Theodosius I shared the throne with two other co-emperors. First, with Gratian and Valentinian II, the two sons of his predecessor (Valentinian I) and, then, with his own two sons (Arcadius and Honorius). This meant that the legends on his coins always note that, while there were three rulers, they always governed in total harmony. As seen on the legend on the reverse, the abbreviation of “three emperors” was made by repeating the letter G three times (AVGGG).
On the obverse, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius I with pearl diadem with gem, surrounded by the legend D(ominus) N(oster) THEODOSIVS P(ius) F(elix) AVG(ustus) and a beaded rim. On the reverse, enthroned personification of Constantinople with helmet, long sceptre and one foot resting on a prow, holding a shield with the inscription VOT(is) V MVL(tis) X. Surrounding the figure, the legend CONCORDIA AVGGG(ustorum trium) Γ and a beaded rim. On the exergue, CON(stantinopoli) OB(ryzum), i.e. minted in Constantinople and made from pure gold.